Mom-Teen Conversations About Trust, Communication & Honesty
This Season's Concept: An authentic mother-teenager between therapist/mom, Megan Bayles Bartley, and her twelve year old daughter, Gracie. The interview series explores trust, non-verbal communication, and honesty in relationships, particularly focusing on anxiety's impact
Our Purpose: To normalize open conversations about difficult topics, provide relatable content for both parents and teens struggling with trust issues, and offer practical insights in an accessible format
Episode Three: Anxiety's Impact on TrustHighlights:
Anxiety vs. Intuition Mom: "How do you tell the difference between anxiety and when something's actually wrong?" Teen: Discusses their experience distinguishing anxiety from intuition. Closing: "Learning this difference is a lifelong skill."
Catastrophic Thinking Mom: "When do you find yourself jumping to worst-case scenarios?" Teen: Shares examples of when anxiety escalates situations. Closing: "Anxiety writes scary stories about the future that usually don't come true."
Reassurance Seeking Mom: "What kind of reassurance actually helps when you're anxious about trust?" Teen: Describes effective vs. ineffective reassurance. Closing: "Quality reassurance addresses the specific worry."
Trust Rituals Mom: "What small habits help you feel secure in our relationship?" Teen: Shares specific routines or check-ins that matter. Closing: "Consistency creates safety."
The Anxiety Spiral Mom: "What happens when your anxiety takes over your trust in someone?" Teen: Describes the internal experience of trust eroding due to anxiety. Closing: "Naming the spiral is the first step to managing it."
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